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02/04/2013
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BY PABLO VALLEJOS
Rio - In cases of emergency, the cell phone can be a great ally of users. Many are unaware, but there are ways - through codes, applications and features - making the device a 'guardian angel' in situations where you need to make urgent calls or in case of assault. With proper care, help arrives through a few taps on the palm.
The phone may be the salvation, even in accident situations. Manufacturers have developed functionality to the device is a rescue tool. When there are companies, are the users themselves who create tools within the technology itself - in order to explore all possibilities.
A little-known curiosity is the option to make an emergency call even with the phone off area or the keypad is locked. Psychologist, Thais de Macedo, 27, has tested and approved the hint: "I had no idea that function. I've seen situations where the emergency call could have helped, "he says.
Thieves or other criminals
Already the university Mariana Miranda Bard, 21, tested another trick: typed "* # 06 #" and called. With this code, it found the serial number of the device, as is usually required by operators when the user asks for locking the phone after thefts or robberies, "I think this information should be better publicized for emergencies" claims.
The test Lucas Lopes, also college, 21, was a bit more challenging. There follows the 'urban legend': if the car only opens with remote control and the device driver is forgotten at home, just ask for phone call, a person press the button on the other side of the line. The driver brings the cell to 30 inches from the car and the doors should be unlocked. The university assesses the 'trick': 'I tried, but did not open "
Functions are useful when tightening, but care is needed
BEYOND THE APPLIANCE
The tricks win to experts, a new name: easter eggs (Easter eggs, in the English translation). According to Marcelo Botelho, director of Veus Technology can be fun to discover the many possibilities of mobile.
IPhone handsets, for example, are a favorite target of those who want to customize the system itself, says Ramirez Lavor analyst Snap Computing: "Programs like Cydia Jailbreak and allow unlocking iPhones, offering new tools and, until recently, were illegal, "he says.
For Celso Fortes, New Elements of the agency, the 'easter eggs' should be used with caution. If permanently damage may be needed total restoration. He warns: "In this case, the call will be made only by the manufacturer."
WHO MAKES THE TRICKS?
These 'tricks', says Celso Fortes, system functions are developed by their own manufacturers. But Ramirez Works points out: "Not everything is always revealed. Therefore, the information is passed from an employee or former employee to the general public. When it falls on forums and social networks, users begin to test and explore tricks, "he says.
Lucas Lopes tested trick that unlocks the doors without the use of control and evaluate: 'I tried, but did not open' | Photo: Alexandre Brum / Agency Day
MAKING CONNECTIONS, NO MAGIC
Do not believe in applications that make X-ray suggests Marcelo Botelho, Veus of Technology: "I advise that the user is restricted to more conventional applications. If you want changes to your equipment, search well before applying them to your device. "
According Ascold Szymanskyj, vice president of F-Secure in Latin America, this type of program enters the machine, scans the content. "Given the credit card, for example, have value on the black market," he says.
Systems that maintain safety
IPhone users have been stolen or lost device may use the material that is 'in the cloud', ie web and not in a physical location. Devices with OS 5 (iOS 5) can rely on the iCloud (www.icloud.com.br). There is functionality to locate the iPhone. If you prefer, print and bring to the location nearest police station to try to help.
Applications Prey Anti-Theft and Lost Android, free, are the most effective to take care of your lost or stolen Android device. Monitor and control the device through programs and even online reports.
Vale test, too, anti-virus applications on your phone, such as AVG, Norton, WaveSecure and Lookout. Are free.
Source: The Day - Online
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